National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016 Version 1.0
- 7 - Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations
- 73 - Maintenance and equipment operation trades
- 733 - Other mechanics and related repairers
7335 - Other small engine and small equipment repairers
Workers in this unit group test, repair and service small gasoline and diesel-powered engines and equipment, such as garden tractors, lawn mowers and other related equipment. They are employed by dealer service shops and by independent service establishments.
Illustrative example(s)
- air-cooled engine mechanic
- gasoline powered lawn mower repairer
- lawn and garden equipment technician
- small engine technician
- small equipment mechanic apprentice
- small equipment repairer
Exclusion(s)
- Appliance servicers and repairers (See 7332 Appliance servicers and repairers)
- Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics (See 7334 Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics)
- Supervisors of small engine and equipment mechanics (See 7301 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades)
Main duties
Workers in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:
- Review work orders and discuss work to be performed with supervisor
- Inspect and test engines and other mechanical components using test devices to diagnose and isolate faults
- Adjust, repair or replace mechanical or electrical system parts and components using hand tools and equipment
- Test and adjust repaired equipment for proper performance
- Perform scheduled maintenance service on equipment
- Advise customers on work performed and general condition of equipment
- Determine estimates of repair cost.
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school and training courses or a vocational program is usually required.
- Completion of a three- to four-year apprenticeship program in small engine or equipment repair
or
A combination of several years of work experience and high school or college courses in small engine or equipment repair are usually required for trade certification. - Small engine or equipment mechanic trade certification is available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Ontario and Nunavut.
- Inboard/outboard mechanic trade certification is available, but voluntary, in Ontario and British Columbia.
- Outdoor power equipment technician trade certification, for specified types of equipment, is available, but voluntary, in Manitoba, Alberta, British Columbia, the Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
Additional information
- Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
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